The June 2013 Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be delivered to Every Business and Home within the 52753 zipcode area!! Advertising rates remain: 1/8 page: $75; ¼ page: $100; ½ page: $125; full page: $250. Just send your ad information to
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Deadline May 15!

CALENDAR

April 26th - The Crane & Pelican Cafe presents Dinner and Music featuring "Quartrio". View menu and details at www.craneandpelican.com

May 1st - All Ages Spelling Bee at the LeClaire Community Library. Registration and details at the front desk. www.leclairelibrary.org

May 3rd – Expressions in Threads – “Civil War Quilts Lecture and Luncheon with Becki Wright”. Becky Wright of Mount Pleasant, IA, quilter, designer, owner of Orphans of War patterns. Her love of the Civil War Era has led her to reseach and share her knowledge of this time in our country's history. She will give 2 lectures, the first starting at 11 am on Friday May 3rd at the Holiday Inn, Leclaire, Ia. Her first lecture is "The Importance of Civil War Quilts and Textiles". Starting with the facts of the history of textiles and sewing in the 1800's, she leads the audience to the beginning of the Civil War, how the textile industry was affected and the role it played in the war. At noon, lunch will be served by Big Dave and Holly's of Leclaire. After lunch, we will resume with the second lecture, "Christain Staffinger: A Soldier and His Quilts." This lecture tells the story of a young soldier who went to war and the quilts in his life. Lecture and Lunch- $45; www.expressionsinthreads.comSeating is limited, so don't delay. Call the shop or send a a check to insure your spot. www.expressionsinthreads.com Phone: 563-289-1447Phone: 563-289-1447

May 4th – Expressions in Threads Workshop – “Hardtack & Coffee” Becky Wright, quilter, designer, and owner of Orphans of War patterns, will present a workshop titled "Hardtack and Coffee" using her pattern by the same name. The workshop will be held at the Holiday Inn in Leclaire, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $50 cost includes the pattern. Kits will also be available from Expressions in Threads. Seating is limited, so don't delay. Call the shop or send a a check to insure your spot. www.expressionsinthreads.com Phone: 563-289-1447

May 4th - Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center benefiting the LeClaire Lions Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with trivia starting at 7 p.m. Participants may bring beer, wine, snacks and soda. Water and snacks will also be for sale. Up to eight people per table. $10 per person with a $50 table minimum. Everyone will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. Contact Chris at
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or 563-505-6703 for reservations or information. Don't have enough for a full table? Come anyway and we can put you on a table that needs people!

Breakfast includes, eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage, pancakes, juice, coffee, milk. Donation of $7.00 for adults - $3.00 for children 3-10 yrs. of age. Under 3 free. Sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star.

May 12th - Mothers Day Brunch at the Bier Stube. 1001 Canal Shore Dr., LeClaire. Seating's begin on the hour. Price $13.99 for buffet or $19.99 per person with unlimited Bloody Mary's and Mimosas. 563-289-2121

May 12th – The Blackwatch Room Mother’s Day Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chef Beau will be offering a huge Holiday Brunch including his famous creme brulee french toast and personalized omelettes. Pork Tenderloin with cornbread stuffing, chopped salad and our homemade desserts and danishes plus much more. Brunch is $21.00 for adults and $10.00 for children under ten. First seating is at 9:00 a.m. Please make your reservations early as seating is very limited and fills up quickly. Please call Kelle at 563-332-5072 or email
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May 17th-18th - French Market Days, 10:00am - 4:00pm LeClaire Passport Collecting - Pick up a LeClaire Passport from participating stores and the LeClaire Information Center. Each store will offer a different French stamp. A completed passport will qualify for one entry for a free drawing at the LeClaire Information Center (122 North Cody Road). Shoppers can collect stamps May 17th and 18th only. Other activities include a Jewelry Making Class, Wine Garden Event, Terrarium Class, Afternoon Tea, Glass Garden Crafts, Fashion Plate Pet Contest, Rue de Marche - Vendors on the Alley - furniture, crafters, antiques, Tour de LeClaire - Big Wheel races, Special Exhibit about Antoine LeClaire at the Buffalo Bill Museum, Parasol Art Contest, Plant Exchange, Library Book Sale, Build the Eiffel Tower and Market Bag Classes at Reusable Usables Creative Arts Center, and much more! *Activities subject to Change.

May 20th - Economic Development Meeting – Great River Financial – 8 a.m.

Save the Date

June 16th - Asbury Methodist Church "WORSHIP IN THE PARK"and Potluck Service 10:30 a.m. It will be held at Veterans Memorial Park, 1645 23rd Street, Bettendorf. More details will be available soon.

June 21st – 22nd –THE LeCLAIRE GIRLS’ GET AWAYWEEKEND! On the evening of Friday, June 21, and all day Saturday, June 22, 2013, TUGFEST hosts the Girls’s Getaway Weekend in LeClaire, Iowa! Sign up today for this amazing event featuring give aways, coupons, music, games and delicious food. MEET Anthony Ryan Auld the Winner of this year's "Project Runway All Stars" at the Girls Get Away Fashion Show & Cocktail Party on Saturday evening. No other contestant has had more wins beating the best designers in a single season of the show. Anthony Ryan will be speaking about his journey to becoming a top fashion designer and winning Project Runway All Stars. KWQC's anchor and on-air reporter Bailey Deitz will be the mistress of ceremonies for this special event. The LeClaire Girls’ Get Away will start on Friday evening, June 21, at the Wide River Winery, where you will taste award-winning wines and pick up your GIRLS GET AWAY passport to LeClaire with your goody bags.

On Saturday, June 22, LECLAIRE GIRLS GET AWAY events include:

* Grasshoppers will host music and wine tasting on their beautiful lawn.

* Win Prizes every hour on the hour at Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium.

Cost to participate in the LeClaire Girls Get Away are $65 per person. Go to Leclairegirlgetaway.com

July 1st - Friends of the LeClaire Community Library is planning an Open House to celebrate our 9th anniversary! Details are forthcoming!

FYI

Wide River Winery now open in their new location! On March 27, we opened the new tasting room in LeClaire, IA. After months of construction and renovation, the new room is transformed. We are located at 106 N. Cody Rd. (Hwy 67), a few blocks from Antique Archaeology, home of the American Pickers. Thank you to all of our neighbors and friends in LeClaire and to all of our loyal customers for the warm reception and continued support. Coming soon, the new wine garden. Whatever the occasion Wide River Winery is the perfect place to enjoy your special day. Bridal showers, birthday parties, graduation, Mother's Day and Father's Day - everybody has fun at the winery! Contact Martha O'Brien for details
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Buffalo Bill Museum is now open until 5pm daily. As of April 1st, the museum is open 9am to 5pm Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays 12noon to 5pm. A reminder: group discounts are available for tour groups, clubs/reunions, and school groups. Call the museum at 563-289-5580 for details! The Buffalo Bill Museum offers admission discounts for group tours! School groups, 4-H, fraternal and civic clubs, family reunions, etc. Call 563-289-4603 for more information and schedule a guided tour! Reservations are required and can be made months in advance!

“LIKE” the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce on FaceBook Visit the chamber’s Face Book page and discover a great source of news, business announcements, events, and other information that is updated frequently. It’s a useful source of updated information for all members and non-members!

Chamber 2013 Networking Events – Everyone welcome to attend!

May 14 - Great River Financial – after hours – 5-7 p.m.

June 6 - Black Watch Room - after hours - 5-8pm (1st Thursday)

July 9 - Blue Iguana - Lunch -noon

August 13 - Big Dave and Holly's - lunch -noon

September 10 - Steventon's - after hours - 5-8pm

October 8 - Hungry Hobo - lunch - noon

November 12 - Faithful Pilot - after hours -5-8pm

December 10 - Happy Joes - lunch -noon

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

Meet and greet Pastor Melody any Wednesday from 1-3 pm at Happy Joe's.

Pastor Melody from First PresbyterianChurch of LeClaire, will be at Happy Joe's in LeClaire, every Wednesday, from 1-3 pm, sipping on a soda, reading and waiting to visit with you and your friends. Stop by and say hi. Or, if you have a prayer request or a question, just let her know. Meals for Seniors at the church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call 563-289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in advance.

Trivia Nights in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center -

2013 Trivia Nights:

May 4- LeClaire Lions

June 8 - Buffalo Bill Museum

July 13 - Hosted by First Presbyterian Church - Hurricane Sandy Victims

LeClaire Trivia Nights have raised over $95,000 for local non-profit organizations! Thank you for your continued support!

After rocking the television world with The Cosby Show, one of America's most beloved comedians is back to visit the Adler Theatre on Saturday! Through his comedy routines, best-selling books, and iconic albums, the great Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans and he's sure to do just that this weekend.

This Saturday, 30 mega-talented indie arts & craft vendors all be in one sweet venue - the Davenport Skybridge! Handmade City 6 is not to be missed! Come downtown and enjoy some great views while you shop for local handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, art and more. To peruse more art, make your way to the Eye of the Beholder: The Photography of Bradley W. Schaupp exhibit before it closes at German American Heritage Center.

Looking for yet more laughs? An interactive comedy show featuring the Cast of Impractical Jokers takes the Adler stage Friday. You can expect never before seen videos, an audience question and answer session, stand-up comedy, and more. Also, remember to save the date to see legendary singer songwriter Gordon Lightfoot when he brings his "50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour" to the Adler Wednesday.

Support the American Cancer Society this Saturday at the Scott County Relay for Life. This premiere fundraiser is designed to celebrate cancer survivors, educate and spread awareness, and raise money for cancer research, education, and patient services. On Monday, kick back and relax a little by attending "Beat the Flood Day" at Modern Woodmen Park. The game is FREE!

Genesis Health System and River Music Experience team up this weekend to present Alive From the Redstone Room with The Steepwater Band on Saturday and The Devil Makes Three on Sunday! Averaging 125 shows around the world per year, The Steepwater Band puts on a rock and roll show full of infectious energy. The Devil Makes Three show is already sold-out so we hope you've picked up your tickets!

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup paintings with the Figge this weekend during their Art@Heart 2013 event. Enjoy an evening of fine art, fine food, drinks, and friendship. Stick around for the Figge Post Pop After Hours Party and rock through the '50s and '60s with The Neverly Brothers. Here's your chance to be part of a first-ever rock n' roll party in a Figge gallery. 1960s attire is encouraged!

Spring is upon us! The robins are back and the grass is showing signs of life! With that comes spring cleaning. Each year Davenport and Bettendorf organize a spring cleaning for our downtowns. Thank you to all of our residents and businesses participating in the year's cleanup!

Our annual Mother's Day Promotion featuring great downtown deals and ideas for Mom is now underway! Visit DowntownDavenport.com for everything from flowers and spa treatments to info on Beaux Arts Fair and many other great gift ideas from our downtown retailers. Find something cool and unique for Mom while supporting local business!

The trucks from Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® will be on display at various locations throughout the Quad Cities in advance of this weekend's colossal Monster Jam event at the i wireless Center. The public is welcome to stop by for a photo with the trucks as well as meet their drivers up close and personal!

Mysteries of Astronomy - The Top 15 Unanswered Questions of the Heavens

Science has opened the skies to human curiousity, revealing grand designs and titanic forces beyond comprehension. Presented are 15 great mysteries of the cosmos, starting from our own solar system and moving into our galactic local group to the cosmological horizon beyond. Various topics addressed are dark energy, relativistic jets, stellar nucleosynthesis and degenerate matter.

By Charles Fisher

The 15 Questions addressed for the evening:

Why is there a giant hexagon on top of Saturn? Why do some planets in the solar system lack magnetic fields (Mars, Venus)?http://www.astronomynotes.com/solarsys/s7.htm How many more dwarf planets will be found that are similar in size to Pluto? Why are there no red dwarf stars of low metallicity? What causes Type 1A supernovas, accretion or collision? How do stars larger than 8 solar masses form?http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130327092340.htm What were the "little green men" signals detected by the Arecibo Observatory? Why are intermediate-mass black holes so rare? Why do most galaxies have a supermassive black hole? What causes relativistic jets? Why are active galactic nuclei only found in the distant, older universe? What causes the intricate structure of a spiral galaxy?http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/04/03/spiral_galaxy_arms_are_permanent/ What is dark matter, and how does it hold galaxies together? What is dark energy, and how does it push everything apart? Is there life elsewhere? Where is everybody? What is the Fermi Paradox?

About the presenter: Charles Fisher

Charles has his engineering degree from the University of Iowa and is a published author with books written in the techincal field of computer science. Charles is with information Systems at Alcoa and is a resident of Rock Island.

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St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2363 W. 3rd St., Davenport, has developed a “Fun Night” event for children up to 8 years old and their parents, grandparents or guardians.

St Mark Preschool Fun Night will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the church gym. Games and activities geared toward children younger than 8 will include a lollipop tree, duck pond, fishing, a kids’ kitchen and more.

Pizza, hot dogs, chips, baked goods and pop will be available for purchase.

For more information, call the preschool at 563-326-5060 or the church office from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays at 563-322-5318.

St. Mark Cares…Welcome, Worship, Witness.

St. Mark Lutheran Church will “Bless the Bicycles” in community event

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2363 W. 3rd St., Davenport, will have a “Blessing of the Bicycles” (also including motorcycles, tricycles, unicycles) at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Centennial Park, 1112 W. Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport, IA 52801 near the Large Gazebo along the riverfront.

“We will thank God for the joy of riding, and ask for God’s blessing and protection,” said Senior Pastor Travis Fisher, of St. Mark. “We encourage the community to come, and invite their friends and neighbors who like to ride cycles – all are welcome!”

In addition to the blessing, bottles of water will be distributed to encourage riders to stay healthy and hydrated.

Everyone who rides a cycle of any kind is welcome.

For more information, contact St. Mark at 563-322-5318 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays .

St. Mark Cares…Welcome, Worship, Witness.

St. Mark offers Playgroup for Preschoolers and Parents

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2363 W. 3rd St., Davenport, is starting a playgroup for preschoolers and their parents, grandparents or guardians.

“Preschoolers are full of energy! This gives parents and guardians a chance to meet each other and for their preschoolers to play together,” said the Rev. Doris Nolan, associate pastor at the church. “This is exciting for both our church and the community at large, whom we welcome to all our activities.”

The initial play group for parents, grandparents and guardians of preschoolers will be 9:30-11a.m. Saturday, April 27, in the St. Mark nursery. After the first session, the group will meet the first and third Saturdays of each month.

Free snacks will be provided; snack donations will be appreciated.

For more information, contact Keri Bass, (563-650-6240) or Angi Kauffman. (563-579-7285). For more information about St. Mark, call the church from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays at 563-322-5318.